Join us fabulous afternoon of food, games, swimming, fun and a general good time.

 

RSVP: Please contact Lynda at the OJCC by June 16th

She will need to know numbers attending and food prefences

Call 250-863-2305 or email admin@ojcc.ca

For more information contact the OJC office or David Spevakow at dspevakow@gmail.com

 

Next Philosopher Cafe: Monday June 24th - 7:00

"What Motivates Extremists?" by Dr. Maryam Razavy

What better time to discuss these questions than now, with the recent Boston bombings and the arrest of two young men suspected plotting to commit terrorist acts here in Cana-da? Opinions are rampant, and often strongly held. But what do we actually know about what leads individuals down this path?
Wasn’t it simple when we thought that it was just a question of education? But many of these extremists are well educated. Without some understanding of the factors involved, how can we ever hope to prevent such acts from occurring? Dr. Ra-zavy, who holds a joint PhD in Sociology and Religious Studies from the University of Alberta, is well renowned for her teaching and schol-arship on these issues. She believes that it is critical to understand why adherents of religions that preach peace, love and harmony will commit acts of violence against people of other faiths, and even against members of their own faith.

 

 

 

ASK THE RABBI: Rabbi Shaul Osadchey

As part of the Bridging Mountains Project, Rabbi Shaul Osadchey has offered to reach out to our community for any questions we may have about Judiasim, The Torah, Israel or General Jewish Life. Please click here to contact Rabbi and don't be shy.

 

 

 

 

 

Gesher HaHar: Bridging the Mountains

A Pilot Project of Collaboration

Beth Tzedec Congregation & Okanagan Jewish Community Centre

Every Jewish community regardless of size or locale serves as an important thread woven into the tapestry of the Jewish People.  The diversity of the Jewish experience enriches Jewish religious and cultural practices as it expands the Jewish capacity to adapt to a rapidly changing world.  Beth Tzedec (Calgary) on the east side of the Canadian Rockies and the Okanagan Jewish Community Association (OJCA) on the western side share a common Jewish milieu in the setting of the independent and individualist spirit of Western Canada. 

 

NEXT BETH TZEDEC VISITOR: Rabbi Osadchey - July 13th 10:00am

 

The Benefits of Gesher HaHar: Pilot Project of Collaboration is that it enhances the resources of our smaller community so that it can be a viable setting for the celebration of Jewish life while it challenges the established to act on the important mitzvah of sustaining Klah Yisrael- Jewish Peoplehood.

 

Please click here for further details about our project or call David Spevakow: 250-317-5283

 

OJC's Very Own Musical Talent: HALEY K TURNER

 

 

It was only a few years ago, that the only likely way to catch Haley K Turner singing her original tunes was if the lights were out!  And so perhaps that is why this vivacious singer songwriter from Kelowna, BC proves to be one of Canada’s hidden talents. With unabashedly cheerful, and deceptively clever lyrics her debut record titled “Ready or Not” begs for acoustic guitars and strummy choruses.  With comparisons to Dido, Lisa Loeb and Chantal Kreviazuk, it’s hard not to be mesmerized by Haley’s sweet delivery and refreshing spirit. And with an uncanny sense of humor she’s a pleasure to watch.

 

 

HALEY'S FIRST CD "READY OR NOT" IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT:  WWW.HALEYKTURNER.COM 

OR AT THE OJC GIFTSHOP FOR $10